NBA calls out comedian Lasisi for 'misrepresenting' lawyers in his skits; threaten to take action against him

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NBA calls out comedian Lasisi for  representative of the Nigerian Bar Association has called out comedian Lasisi for 'misrepresenting' lawyers in his skits.

Habeeb Lawal, the Assistant National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, took to Twitter to react to one of Lasisi's comedy videos.

In the skit, Lasisi dressed like a lawyer and also played the part of one.

Reacting, Habeeb Lawal wrote: "Dear @lasisielenu, We've been tagged! We beg to use you as a point of reference to all other comedians. Lawyers have awesome sense of humour, as such we enjoy your jokes & appreciate the creativity. However, if you must represent our profession in your works...

NBA calls out comedian Lasisi for
 NBA calls out comedian Lasisi for

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